The challenge

Coastella is Wellington’s biggest indie music festival. But their obscure acts were a barrier to growing attendance. How do we get people to connect with artists they are unfamiliar with?

Coastella music festival poster designs
Coastella lyrics trinity roots

The strategy

The campaign idea was a ‘Mysterious earworm’. An enigmatic visual puzzle that gets stuck in your head like a good song.  The answer to the braintease is that you can hear it all at Coastella.

Coastella website design
Coastella lyrics the beths
Coastella photography car in water
Coastella Social campaign design

The results

The vibrant colours and the lyrical quality of the design captured the interest of both old fans and new aficionados alike. Designed with the team at Strategy Creative.


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